Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 LR3 are official communications between Land Rover & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING. Read More »
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. Read More »
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. Read More »
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BEING FAULT FREE, FOLLOWING TESTING. Read More »
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: WHEN COMPLETING A REPAIR ON COMPONENTS IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM, DEBRIS MAY BE FOUND WITHIN THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND A DETERIORATION IN SYSTEM ... Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: WHEN COMPLETING A REPAIR ON COMPONENTS IN THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM, DEBRIS MAY BE FOUND WITHIN THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO SYSTEM CONTAMINATION AND A DETERIORATION IN SYSTEM ... Read More »
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. Read More »
"ISSUE: FOLLOWING WARRANTY ANALYSIS OF STEERING RACKS REPORTED TO BE LEAKING, 75% HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NO FAULT FOUND, FOLLOWING TESTING. Read More »
LAND ROVER: SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE WHEN REPLACING COMPRESSOR. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE WITH SUSPENSIONS SYSTEM INACTIVE DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER OR MAY BE A NOTICEABLE DEGRADATION IN ... Read More »
"SITUATION: THE AIR SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED, THE AIR SUSPENSION MAY FAIL TO RAISE THE VEHICLE, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1A20-64 MAY BE STORED. Read More »
LAND ROVER: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM-COMPRESSOR DELIVERY VALVE AND DRIER REPLACEMENT; SOFTWARE UPDATE. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM INACTIVE MAY DISPLAY IN THE MESSAGE CENTER OR ... Read More »
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT SUSPENSION LOW ON ONE SIDE OR DROPPING WHEN LEFT PARKED. CAUSE: AIR LEAK FROM A FRONT OR REAR AIR SPRING TO DAMPER LOWER SEAL." Read More »
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT SUSPENSION LOW ON ONE SIDE OR DROPPING WHEN LEFT PARKED. CAUSE: AIR LEAK FROM A FRONT OR REAR AIR SPRING TO DAMPER LOWER SEAL." Read More »
"ISSUE: A REVIEW OF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM WARRANTY RETURNS FROM VARIOUS MARKETS HAS SHOWN THAT ARM ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CHANGED FOR KNOCK ISSUES WHEN THE FRONT BUSH IS CRACKED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS PER TECHNICAL ... Read More »
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT SUSPENSION LOW ON ONE SIDE OR DROPPING WHEN LEFT PARKED. CAUSE: AIR LEAK FROM A FRONT OR REAR AIR SPRING TO DAMPER LOWER SEAL." Read More »
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT SUSPENSION LOW ON ONE SIDE OR DROPPING WHEN LEFT PARKED. CAUSE: AIR LEAK FROM A FRONT OR REAR AIR SPRING TO DAMPER LOWER SEAL." Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS" Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT BRAKE SQUEAL FROM THE FRONT OR REAR OF THE VEHICLE SINCE THE ROUTINE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS. VEHICLES WITH STANDARD BRAKES ONLY. Read More »
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS" Read More »
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT BRAKE SQUEAL FROM THE FRONT OR REAR OF THE VEHICLE SINCE THE ROUTINE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS. VEHICLES WITH STANDARD BRAKES ONLY. Read More »
"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. Read More »
SITUATION: MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CORRODED CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS AT THE REAR LEFT-SIDE CHASSIS-TO-BODY CONNECTOR. Read More »
LAND ROVER: DRIVING AT ALTITUDES OF 8200 FEET (2500 METERS), ENGINE EXHIBITS POOR OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND POWER AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. *PE Read More »
"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 A LARGE NUMBER OF OXYGEN SENSORS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIER (DENSO) TO INVESTIGATE FOR POSSIBLE DEFECTS." Read More »
"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. Read More »
"ISSUE: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED TO GET THE AUTO TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PACK WITH ASSOCIATED DTC'S FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (P0504-27, P0504-62, C1A96-64) OR BRAKES SHOWING SIGNS OF DRAG ... Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
LANDROVER: WITH ELECTRONIC TORQUE MANAGED (ETM) REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOTOR BEING ENERGIZED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ELECTRONIC REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL MODULE AND DYNAMIC SUSPENSION MAY LOWER. RESULTING IN WEAR OF MOTOR ASSEMBLY. Read More »
SITUATION: MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CORRODED CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS AT THE REAR LEFT-SIDE CHASSIS-TO-BODY CONNECTOR. Read More »
"ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE?S INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. Read More »
LANDROVER: WITH ELECTRONIC TORQUE MANAGED (ETM) REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOTOR BEING ENERGIZED, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ELECTRONIC REAR DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL MODULE AND DYNAMIC SUSPENSION MAY LOWER. RESULTING IN WEAR OF MOTOR ASSEMBLY. Read More »
LAND ROVER: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM-COMPRESSOR DELIVERY VALVE AND DRIER REPLACEMENT; SOFTWARE UPDATE. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM INACTIVE MAY DISPLAY IN THE MESSAGE CENTER OR ... Read More »
LAND ROVER: SUSPENSION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE WHEN REPLACING COMPRESSOR. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE WITH SUSPENSIONS SYSTEM INACTIVE DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER OR MAY BE A NOTICEABLE DEGRADATION IN ... Read More »
"ISSUE: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED TO GET THE AUTO TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PACK WITH ASSOCIATED DTC'S FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (P0504-27, P0504-62, C1A96-64) OR BRAKES SHOWING SIGNS OF DRAG ... Read More »
"SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS." Read More »
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR." Read More »
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR." Read More »
INABILITY TO ADJUST THE PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR TO THE DESIRED INBOARD VIEW ALONG THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DRIVER SEAT IS IN THE FULLY FORWARD POSITION, EVEN WHEN THE DOOR MIRROR IS ADJUSTED FULLY INBOARD. Read More »
"SITUATION: THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY MAKE A SQUEAK NOISE, JUDDER, OR STREAK THE WINDSHIELD. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD GLASS." Read More »
"SITUATION: THE DOOR MIRROR MAY 'JUDDER' DURING POWERFOLD (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) OPERATION. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A TOLERANCE STACK-UP BETWEEN THE DOOR MIRROR AND THE DOOR." Read More »
SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING. Read More »
SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING. Read More »
"SITUATION: ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH THIRD ROW SEATING / 7 SEATS, THE LEFT-HAND AND/OR RIGHT-HAND THIRD ROW SEAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE (DOES NOT FOLD OR 'STICKS' WHEN OPERATING). Read More »
"SITUATION: ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH THIRD ROW SEATING / 7 SEATS, THE LEFT-HAND AND/OR RIGHT-HAND THIRD ROW SEAT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE (DOES NOT FOLD OR 'STICKS' WHEN OPERATING). Read More »
"ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE?S INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. Read More »
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THERE IS NO CABIN AUDIO AT ALL FROM ANY SOURCES. IF THE NAV BUTTON IS PRESSED A 2-5 SECOND PERIOD OF AM/ FM RADIO CAN BE HEARD AND THEN RETURNS BACK TO NO AUDIO. Read More »
"ISSUE: EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED TO GET THE AUTO TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PACK WITH ASSOCIATED DTC'S FOR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (P0504-27, P0504-62, C1A96-64) OR BRAKES SHOWING SIGNS OF DRAG ... Read More »
"ISSUE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE BEEN MONITORING REPORTS FOR LACK OF COOLING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON HIGHER TIME IN SERVICE VEHICLES, WHERE INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE ... Read More »
"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS ?NO FAULT FOUND?. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS." Read More »
"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THERE IS NO CABIN AUDIO AT ALL FROM ANY SOURCES. IF THE NAV BUTTON IS PRESSED A 2-5 SECOND PERIOD OF AM/ FM RADIO CAN BE HEARD AND THEN RETURNS BACK TO NO AUDIO. Read More »
"ISSUE OVER HALF OF FAILED RADIO HEAD UNITS OR SEPARATE CD PLAYERS ARE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN LOADED WITH INCORRECT MEDIA WHICH IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LAND ROVER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. Read More »
"ISSUE OVER HALF OF FAILED RADIO HEAD UNITS OR SEPARATE CD PLAYERS ARE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN LOADED WITH INCORRECT MEDIA WHICH IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LAND ROVER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. Read More »
"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS ?NO FAULT FOUND?. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS." Read More »
"ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE?S INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. Read More »
"ISSUE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE BEEN MONITORING REPORTS FOR LACK OF COOLING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON HIGHER TIME IN SERVICE VEHICLES, WHERE INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE ... Read More »
"ISSUE: LAND ROVER ENGINEERING HAVE BEEN MONITORING REPORTS FOR LACK OF COOLING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON HIGHER TIME IN SERVICE VEHICLES, WHERE INSUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HAS BEEN FOUND TO ... Read More »
